Jamuna resumes fertiliser production after eight-month shutdown amid gas crisis
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Power and Energy
Malls, markets to stay open till 10pm for Durga Puja
5 October 2026
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Power and Energy
12kg LPG price jumps by Tk 252; consumers already pay far above official rate
4 October 2026
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Power and Energy
Update / Uranium shipment reaches Rooppur under tight security
3 October 2026
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Power and Energy
Uranium for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant arrives in Dhaka from Russia
3 October 2026
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Power and Energy
Rooppur Unit 1 clears key safety test after technical fault stalled commissioning
1 October 2026
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Power and Energy
Tuku apologises to Magura consumer over Tk 506 crore electricity bill; Palli Bidyut GM suspended
30 September 2026
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Power and Energy
Govt asks DCs to investigate complaints of LPG shortages, overcharging
30 September 2026
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Power and Energy
Bangladesh, US sign civil nuclear cooperation deal
26 September 2026
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Business
45% of FY27 power, LNG subsidies spent in just 3 months
26 September 2026
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh in discussions with Russia to procure fuel: Envoy
Bangladesh is in discussions with Russia to procure crude and refined oil, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytskiy said today.
24 August 2022
New office schedule to be readjusted later, in effect until further notice: State minister
State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain today (August 24) said the new office schedule for the government and autonomous offices will remain in effect until further notice.
24 August 2022
“Want to ensure uninterrupted power for irrigation for 15 days from today”
The power load has moved one hour earlier following the rescheduling of office hours, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid said today.
24 August 2022
JS body shocked by Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation irregularities, audit objections
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Undertakings today (August 23, 2022) said they are “shocked” by the widespread irregularities and audit objections in state-run Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC).
23 August 2022
Khulna fuel traders strike demanding commission hike
Fuel oil traders of Khulna has been observing a 12-hour strike since morning in order to press home their three-point demand including increased commission and tank-lorry rents.
22 August 2022
Bangladesh considering import of Russian oil via third country
Bangladesh is contemplating import of Russian oil via a third country.
21 August 2022
Shahbazpur gas field: Petrobangla starts drilling development well Tagbi-1
Petrobangla has begun drilling a development well at Shahbazpur Gas Field in Bhola.
19 August 2022
Petrobangla starts drilling in Shahbazpur Gas Field
Petrobangla has begun drilling a development well of Shahbazpur Gas Field in the southern district of Bhola.
19 August 2022
PM's energy adviser Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi hopeful of overcoming power crisis
Adviser to the Prime Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury is optimistic of overcoming the ongoing power and energy crisis in the country created due to the Russia-Ukraine war.
18 August 2022
Bangladesh planning to buy fuel from Russia
Bangladesh is planning to buy fuel oil from Russia.
16 August 2022
“Did a lot of drilling for gas, to no avail”
State Minister for Power, Energy, And Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today (August 14, 2022) said there has been no shortage of efforts to use Bangladesh’s own gas resources.
14 August 2022
Lighter vessel owners increase fare for transporting goods by 15-22%
Lighter vessel owners today (August 11, 2022) announced an increase in the fare of transporting goods by 15 to 22 percent due to the fuel price hike.
11 August 2022
PM asks energy ministry, BPC to explain reasons behind fuel price hike
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given directives to the respective ministry to clarify once again the reason behind the fuel price hike.
11 August 2022
''BPC's Tk 48,000cr profit overstated; now to make Tk 205cr per month"
After the latest fuel price hike, Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation will make a profit of Tk 205 crore per month, provided that the dollar price continues at the rate of July.
10 August 2022
Crude oil prices lower in US as stockpile rises
Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, after industry data showed US crude inventories unexpectedly rose last week, signaling a potential hiccup in demand.
10 August 2022
9 petrol, CNG pumps fined in Ctg
Several mobile courts in Chattogram today (August 9, 2022) fined nine petrol pumps Tk 1,60,000 for different types of irregularities.
9 August 2022
“Half a million metric tonnes of diesel could be saved if solar irrigation pumps introduced”
Prime Minister's energy advisor Dr Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury has urged officials to work towards developing a diverse energy sector.
9 August 2022
Bibiyana gas field: Overreliance threatening energy security
The Bibiyana gas field is shouldering a major burden of gas supply even though there are 19 other gas-producing fields -- posing serious threat to Bangladesh’s energy security in the coming days.
8 August 2022
Fuel prices in top fossil fuel producing countries
The government hiked fuel prices across the country from August 6, the biggest one in the history of the country.
8 August 2022
Gulshan, Banani among Dhaka areas to experience 3-hour load shedding today
Consumers in the areas under Dhaka Electric Supply Company Limited (Desco) will experience power cuts for three hours today (August 7, 2022).
7 August 2022